Best Southern Plants

Working outside is a sort of homeowner’s rite of passage.  Molding the look and feel of your home from the outside in is a privilege and opportunity.

So what to do? An easy way to start is with plants and flowers suited to our Southern climate. We’ve compiled a list for you to do just that. Simply take to your local nursery or outdoor store and start shopping!

Flowering Shrubs:
Camellia
Azalea
Gardenia

Flowering Trees:
Crepe Myrtle
Magnolia
Dogwood
Redbud

Flowers:
Daffodil
Verbanas
Heliotrope
Begonia

Groundcover:
Bishop’s Weed
Lamium
Lily-of-the-Valley

For information on how to best plant and care for your southern lawn check out www.bhg.com or www.southernliving.com